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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicKalaignar

Topic: Kalaignar

DMK chief and five-time Tamil Nadu chief minister M. Karunanidhi passes away in Chennai

Karunanidhi, also known as Kalaignar, was one of the pioneers of Dravidian politics. He was 94.

Karunanidhi ensured DMK representation at Centre & in state like no other regional leader

Observers attribute his sense of timing largely to his unique habit of listening to the views of the party cadre, whether positive or negative.

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